Branta woolfendeni

Branta woolfendeni

Branta woolfendeni is an extinct goose from Pleistocene deposits of Florida, United States. Named after American ornithologist Glen Woolfenden, this herbivorous anatid inhabited the subtropical wetlands and freshwater marshes of Pleistocene Florida. Its discovery in Florida extends the known range of Branta geese to the southeastern United States during the Ice Age.

Discovery & Naming

खोज स्थान United States

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Where were Branta woolfendeni fossils found?
Fossils of Branta woolfendeni were found in United States.

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